Overview
Masbate City is the provincial capital of Masbate, a major transportation hub connecting the Bicol Peninsula to the Visayas islands. The city offers a genuinely local Philippine experience without heavy tourism—visitors can watch the famous Rodeo Masbateño, snorkel at Buntod Sandbar, or explore colonial-era churches.
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Before you go
Connectivity
Internet cafés charge PHP 15/hour, typically open 8AM-9PM daily.
Money
PHP (Philippine Peso) is the local currency. Major establishments accept cards but carry cash for markets and tricycles.
Transport
Tricycles are the main local transport. The Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal operates 24 hours on Diversion Road.